BCB announces Women's squad for ICC World Cup

BSS

Published On: 23 Aug 2025, 21:20

DHAKA, Aug 23, 2025 (BSS)-The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced
a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be held
in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rubya Haider Jhelik, off-spinner Nishita Akter Nishi and
top-order batter Sumaiya Akter were named in the final squad for the
showpiece event, replacing Dilara Akter Dola, Jannatul Ferdous Sumona and
Ishma Tanjim respectively.

Rubya, who has previously represented Bangladesh in T20 internationals is yet
to play an ODI. She receives her first World Cup call-up following a period
of consistent development with the bat and behind the stumps.

Nishita, the youngest member of the squad at 17 years, had made her
international debut in 2023 during the ODI series against Pakistan.

Another notable inclusion is Sumaiya, the former Bangladesh U19 captain, who
had played her only ODI against Australia in March last year.

Sumaiya, a technically sound top-order batter, enjoyed an impressive domestic
season and followed it up with strong performances for the Bangladesh
Emerging Team earlier this year.

"Rubya has earned her place through sheer hard work. Her development over
the last six months has been outstanding," Sazzad Ahmed Mansur, Chief
Selector of the BCB Women's Wing said after the announcement of the squad.

"We see her as a valuable option both as a reserve keeper and a backup
opener."
He also heaped praise on Nishita and Sumaiya.

"Nishita is still young, but she bowls with great maturity. She is
consistent, calm under pressure and her ability to contain left-handers gave
her an edge. We believe this experience will serve her well and add depth to
our spin attack."

"Sumaiya has been knocking on the door for some time. She brings the ability
to occupy the crease and accelerate when needed. With her skill set and
fielding standards, she gives us an all-round option in the top order."

The Bangladesh Women's team will play two official warm-up matches against
South Africa and Sri Lanka on September 25 and 27 respectively in Colombo.

They will open the World Cup with the match against Pakistan in Colombo on
October 2.

Bangladesh Squad

Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice-Captain), Farzana Haque,
Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna
Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna,
Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter

Warm-up Matches (Colombo)

25 September: Bangladesh vs South Africa - Colombo Cricket Club

27 September: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - R. Premadasa Stadium

Group Stage Matches

2 October: Bangladesh vs Pakistan - Colombo

7 October: England vs Bangladesh - Guwahati

10 October: New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Guwahati

13 October: South Africa vs Bangladesh - Visakhapatnam

16 October: Australia vs Bangladesh - Visakhapatnam

20 October: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - Navi Mumbai

26 October: India vs Bangladesh - Navi Mumbai

Knockout Stage: